Today has been a struggle. I have waaaaay too many things in my brain. Here's what is going through my brain: What should we do about summer reading? What books should juniors have to read? What should the assessment look like? How do I want to change English 11 next year? The options are endless.… Continue reading Overload
What to watch: Shetland
I've written about Shetland--the islands--before, but today I want to tell you about a new show you should watch! Several years ago I read a series of mysteries by Anne Cleeves that take place in Shetland, and a couple years after that they created a TV series about it. The show is filmed in… Continue reading What to watch: Shetland
Warning
Today while doing the dishes I overheard a commercial for some kind of prescription medication. As usual, following the glowing qualities of this miracle cure, the announcer began listing the many dangers, and it began with "Do not take ___ if you are allergic to it." Well....duh. I've noticed this warning lately. Don't take it… Continue reading Warning
Last Write (#sol17 31/31)
We made it to day 31. Wow. And it was actually much easier to accomplish this year, I think. How has this month shaped me as a writer, you ask? Let's see... I'm way more aware. I find inspiration everywhere: in commercials, statements made by my students / friends/ etc, songs, other slices, books… Continue reading Last Write (#sol17 31/31)
Motivation (#sol17 30/31)
Well, it's day six of Spring Break (I totally count the weekends) and you know what I've accomplished? Very little. Of course I was in Kentucky for the first three days. Then yesterday I went horseback riding and read (I've finished two books this week--that's two more than all of 2017!). This morning I found… Continue reading Motivation (#sol17 30/31)
I Believe (#sol17 29/31)
This morning on my way to ride with my friends, "I Believe in Love" by Don Williams came on. I'm only 34 but I'm an old soul, and I love me some Don Williams. As I listened to the words, I found there were many things he and I agree on. These are my favorite… Continue reading I Believe (#sol17 29/31)
Happy Sigh (#sol17 28/31)
This is my view.
Reading Again (#sol17 27/31)
I finally gave in and bought a book I knew I would like--and what a difference that makes! Once we made it to our hotel this weekend, I knew I'd want a book to read, so I got on Amazon and purchased the latest Robert Dugoni (a typical, predictable mystery thriller) and I've been devouring… Continue reading Reading Again (#sol17 27/31)
What a Weekend (#sol17 26/31)
Well y'all, we have had an incredible weekend in Lexington. We've eaten delicious food and watched spectacular horsewoman accomplish some amazing feats. I'm just going to recap the highlights. The food. This year we did it right by choosing some awesome restaurants. On Thursday we ate at Pepe's. It wasn't special, just a Mexican restaurant,… Continue reading What a Weekend (#sol17 26/31)
The Remuda: A haiku (#sol17)
It's the Remuda: horses in all directions; I am in Heaven. As you may or may not know, I am at Road to the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. On opening day, they run twelve mostly untouched colts into the arena who have journeyed from the 6666 Ranch in Texas. The horses run around to much… Continue reading The Remuda: A haiku (#sol17)
